Public Information Coordinator

Position: Public Information Coordinator

Location: Fort Scott, KS

Job : 145

# of Openings: 1

Job Title:

Public Information Coordinator

Reports To:

Community Relations Director

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

The Public Information Coordinator supports the Community Relations Director by assisting with public outreach, promotional activities, and internal communications. This position helps strengthen community engagement, promote tourism initiatives, and ensure clear, consistent messaging across City departments and communication platforms.

• Assist with the creation, coordination, and distribution of tourism promotional materials, including social media content, newsletters, and public-facing communications.
• Support the planning and coordination of tourism events, community outreach activities, and promotional initiatives.
• Assist with internal communications by gathering information from various City departments and helping prepare internal updates, announcements, and staff bulletins.
• Maintain communication calendars, contact lists, databases, and records related to tourism promotion and internal communications.
• Respond to routine inquiries from the public and City employees regarding tourism programs, events, and internal communications, referring complex matters as appropriate.
• Assist in monitoring, tracking, and reporting the effectiveness of tourism campaigns and communication efforts.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, taking notes, and managing correspondence.
• Help ensure consistency in messaging, branding, and visual standards across all City communication platforms.
• Foster positive relationships with City staff, community partners, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, community partners, and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with office software and social media platforms.
• Basic operation skills of general office equipment such as photocopiers, phones, and printers.
• Strong interpersonal skills; tactful, professional, and flexible.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Resourceful, organized, and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to adapt and learn.
• Experience or interest in communications, marketing, tourism, or public relations.
• Community involvement or customer service experience.

• High school graduate or equivalent required; coursework or experience in communications, marketing, public relations, tourism, or a related field preferred.
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license and be insurable by the organization’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.
• Submit to and pass standard pre‑employment drug screening.